In a meeting hosted by Latin NCAP in Washington, USA, yesterday several members of road safety organisations expressed their anger at GM, claiming that it has actively chosen to sell models of its vehicles without basic safety equipment to the Latin markets, despite selling those same models elsewhere with airbags and
electronic stability control systems as standard.
All that and more, plus a look at Meritor Wabco's next - generation
electronic stability control system for large trucks which has a feature that makes competing systems look primitive by comparison.
A rear seat reminder ensures that nobody is left behind, while the StabiliTrak
® electronic stability control system with brake assist helps keep the driver in control of even the most chaotic situations.
A sporty suspension is par for the course, as are hi - po brakes pads, and the Fiesta further sets itself apart from the crowd with high - tech features like a three -
mode electronic stability control system, with «sport» and «off» modes, as well as Torque Vectoring Control (for optimum power distribution), a full aero kit (including rear spoiler and fascia extensions), and available Recaro racing - style seats.
There shouldn't be any surprise regarding this result because every Mini comes with side, front and head airbags plus assistance features
like electronic stability control system and traction control.
Albeit it's made with hard work in mind — having a maximum payload of 2,260 pounds (1,025 kg) and maximum trailering rating of 12,000 pounds (5,443 kg)-- Silverado comes with a series of electronic and technologic aids, such as Hill Descent Control (which uses the anti-lock braking system for a smooth descent), Duralife brake rotors (which protects against rust and can double the service life), Trailer sway control and StabiliTrak
electronic stability control system among others.
The car is equipped with a sport steering wheel, aluminum foot controls, seats with adequate side support,
electronic stability control system ESC Sport, as well as Driving Profile Selector system which offers four modes Eco, Normal, Individual and Race, which are also taken from the Golf R.
Standard safety features include six airbags, a skid -
preventing electronic stability control system, anti-lock brakes, a system that prevents rollovers, hill - start assistance and a tyre - pressure monitoring system to alert you of a puncture.
Ford announced today the 2010 Ranger Sport that will go on sale this summer with unique standard safety technologies, including Ford's AdvanceTrac with RSC — the world's most
sophisticated electronic stability control system that helps prevent skidding and rollovers — and combination side air bags.
The advanced technologies complement other ATS safety features, including eight standard air bags, safety belt pretensioners and load limiters, StabiliTrak
electronic stability control system with full - function traction control and four - wheel disc brakes with four - channel ABS, patented rotor coating protection and auto - dry functionality.
AdvanceTrac
® electronic stability control system can predict the vehicle's intentions using a sensor to detect and measure oversteer and yaw by monitoring the vehicle's speed, throttle position and steering wheel angle.
An Integrated Braking System (IBS) replaces
the electronic stability control system and brake booster for a more instantaneous brake response and improved stopping performance.
Vauxhall also lets drivers deactivate
the electronic stability control system at the touch of a button — though 225 - section tyres on 18 - inch wheels suggest a car that prioritises grip over adjustability.
These commands are fed into
the electronic stability control system which is capable of braking the rear wheels independently as a way to improve the handling of the car under various conditions.
On top of ESC Sport mode, as found on the GTI and GTD, which delays intervention of
the electronic stability control system, the R offers the option fully to disengage the ESC, for track driving.
But drivers without as much talent and / or experience should be able to come closer to unlocking the potential of the RC F thanks to
an electronic stability control system that behaves more like a personal driver coach than a tyrannical nanny.
Select Sport and turn off
the electronic stability control system on the rear - driver and you have, for want of a better description, drift mode.
It not only shuttles the power front - to - rear as needed, it also uses
the electronic stability control system to add brake - based torque vectoring.
NHTSA is proposing that all large commercial vehicles, coaches and other buses be equipped with
electronic stability control systems, just like cars.
Crosswind Assist System: This feature uses
the electronic stability control system to adjust for heavy crosswinds to help you stay within your lane.
The 2018 Ford Taurus comes with child rear safety locks, front seat airbags, the latch system for car seats, a safety canopy system, a tire pressure system, and
an electronic stability control system.
The kit will not affect the StabiliTrak
electronic stability control system.
Hellwig, ProComp, Superlift, Tenneco, Eibach and Ford Motor Company have worked with SEMA in a collaborative approach to establishing the capability for members to evaluate the impact of their products on vehicle dynamics and
electronic stability control systems.
The 2011 Fit gets a safety enhancement by including
an electronic stability control system as standard equipment on all models, not just the most expensive version.